236 N Franklin St, Lancaster, PA, 17602
About This Home
Lancaster City Investment Opportunity! Excellent opportunity to own a **well-maintained 2-unit property in Lancaster City** offering strong income potential and a proven rental history. Whether you're looking to add to an existing portfolio or purchase your first investment property, this property is worth a closer look. The building features **two spacious rental units totaling approximately 1,997 square feet**, plus a **separately rented garage that provides additional monthly income**. Conveniently located near **downtown Lancaster, shopping, restaurants, schools, and local colleges**, the property is well positioned for continued tenant demand. With multiple income streams, a desirable Lancaster City location, and long-term investment potential, **236 N Franklin St offers an attractive opportunity for investors looking for both current income and future appreciation.** **Don't miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!**
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Unknown,Metal,Rubber,Slate
- Construction materials: Brick,Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Wood,Other
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiator,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,997
- Total interior livable area: 1,997 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 3366101100000
- Zoning: R3
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Tenant Owned Property
Features
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 1,307 sqft
- Features: Urban
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side,Attached,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,465 | $17,580 |
| Home Insurance * | $81 | $972 |
| Property Taxes | $289 | $3,468 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,059 | $24,708 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Listed for sale | $287,900 |
| 2026-08-04 | Listing removed | $289,900 |
| 2026-06-24 | Price change | $289,900 |
| 2026-06-03 | Listed for sale | $294,900 |
| 2024-08-26 | Sold | $234,000 |
| 2024-07-04 | Pending sale | $259,000 |
| 2024-06-27 | Price change | $259,000 |
| 2024-06-03 | Listed for sale | $265,000 |
| 2020-09-25 | Sold | $179,900 |
| 2020-08-21 | Pending sale | $179,900 |
| 2020-07-22 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2002-02-28 | Sold | $50,000 |
| 2000-10-03 | Sold | $70,000 |
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